FayeDunaway
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Are JWs now encouraged to volunteer?
by Athanasius inafter i retired i volunteered for several community service programs, including working with the local food bank.
every fourth thursday of each month i help out in distributing food to needy families at the local veterans building.
i've been helping out for five years now.
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FayeDunaway
I never knew any JW's who volunteered to do anything except myself. Not to be self righteous or anything, that's just the way it was. -
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New ANTI-GAY video for Kids on jw.org
by ttdtt inhttps://www.jw.org/en/bible-teachings/family/children/become-jehovahs-friend/videos/one-man-one-woman-marriage/.
disgusting!.
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FayeDunaway
Sorry i dont watch witness videos because they make me physically ill, but this doesnt surprise me. Jehovahs witnesses: preaching intolerance from infancy. -
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A big thanks to all you good good people
by aboveusonlysky in"when the truth is found to be lies, and all the joy within you dies" jefferson airplane.
until that is you find websites like this!
i want to say a big thank you to all of you for everything i've learned here, as well as jwfacts, jwsurvey, coc, isocf etc.. i'm a born in and i spent more than two decades of my adult life in full time 'service' for the (b)org.
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FayeDunaway
Exactly, it isn't the elders themselves, it is the overall system that trains the elders. Anyone who uses the 'imperfect men' excuse needs to realize it's the whole org that's flawed, cruel and corrupt. And these local elders feel pressured from their whole communities to 'reach out' to achieve success and status, and then follow the system to retain the title and avoid the embarrassment of stepping down. Many if not most lose their humanity.
Welcome.
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A New Words With Friends Player Just Told Me That She Was a Jehovah's Witness And That's Why She's So Smart!
by minimus ini saw she went under the handle of lovejahforever.....she said she is very smart and had cleaning jobs and was going in the ministry this morning.. when she told me she looked forward to beating me (she won the first game) she sid she was smart because she's a jehovah's witness.
my response was we will see how smart she is.. what next?
any suggestions??
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FayeDunaway
I like that, kairos!
Cult
Control
Freedom
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A New Words With Friends Player Just Told Me That She Was a Jehovah's Witness And That's Why She's So Smart!
by minimus ini saw she went under the handle of lovejahforever.....she said she is very smart and had cleaning jobs and was going in the ministry this morning.. when she told me she looked forward to beating me (she won the first game) she sid she was smart because she's a jehovah's witness.
my response was we will see how smart she is.. what next?
any suggestions??
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FayeDunaway
Wow, she's a mess. But sounds like a pretty typical witness, sadly.
Shes going to kill herself with that schedule. Try not to sound like Satan, but encourage her to take better care of herself.
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My Issue: How To Step Down As A MS Without Getting Noticed
by JW_Rogue inso that other thread was fun but now i need some help with something.
i was born in the truth most of my family is in.
although they aren't outwardly super spiritual i doubt any of them would ever leave.
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FayeDunaway
Some will be understanding, too. They aren't all bad...at least they weren't all bad in mine!. The real issue is that you feel stuck doing something you don't really believe in. It's not good for you. -
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My Issue: How To Step Down As A MS Without Getting Noticed
by JW_Rogue inso that other thread was fun but now i need some help with something.
i was born in the truth most of my family is in.
although they aren't outwardly super spiritual i doubt any of them would ever leave.
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FayeDunaway
I feel bad for you and remember what that sort of pressure feels like. All I can say is, maybe you should say something like 'maybe I'm not cut out for a leadership role in the congregation.' It will be embarrassing to be removed and your wife will be bitter but maybe it's time. -
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My Bible Study Is Wide Awake To The TTATT
by James Jack ini ran into my old bible study at the kingdom hall recently, he was baptized as a jw 8 years ago.
we started talking about small things and catching up about our families and then the bombshell.. "my wife and i are deeply troubled by the watchtower change of doctrine, prophecy, and their history"!
"did you know about charles russell and his failed marriage... his view of pyramids... generation mistakes... and dates... that place in california for returning prophets..."and on and on he went.. i told him i knew all about it and then show him a publication on display in the foyer (i think it is divine plan of the ages), and it had a fold out of a pyramid and a description on bible verses that showed 1914 was the year the big a was going to happen.
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FayeDunaway
I hope you recommended to him that he go around to everyone in the hall and bring up the same exact discussion. Elders last!
Eek I just realized you said he's already baptized...OK maybe not the best suggestion. Am excited to read the rest of your story!
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2016 "Loyalty" Convention
by Gayle inenglish .
belleville, mi assembly hall of jehovah's witnesses .
jersey city, nj .
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FayeDunaway
Half banana, the religion is definitely 'losing its grip' but unfortunately it is definitely not 'loosing its grip.'
An English teacher once taught me how to remember one 'o' or two. In 007 there are a lot of 'loose' women. (Double o 7)
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One less JW in Scandinavia
by Powermetal4ever inyes that's me, i am victorious!
i had enough after about 4 years knowing ttatt.
sent my da letter and it has been anounced at the meeting.
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FayeDunaway
I'm very happy for you. I hope you have been making friends outside the org. I'm glad your parents are speaking to you. Show them how happy and interesting someone who leaves the JW's can be. Go make something of yourself. Maybe you will be an inspiration for others.